Tender

LICENSED BAR & CAFE SERVICE

BRAUNSTONE TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Feb 2025 at 13:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Braunstone Town Council is inviting tenders for the operation of its Licensed Bar & Café service, located in Leicester. The contract is set to commence on 11th July 2025 and continue until 10th July 2029, with the possibility of a one-year extension. Interested parties must submit their tender documents in the prescribed format by 4 pm on 17th March 2025. This tender falls under the cafeteria services industry category with an open procurement method. Braunstone Civic Centre, which houses this service, serves as a venue for a variety of community groups and events, thus ensuring a steady flow of patrons.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs experienced in bar management and cafeteria services. The successful operator will manage all financial aspects and enjoy the income from sales, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand in community service environments. Those with expertise in operating in high-traffic, multifunctional venues will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LICENSED BAR & CAFE SERVICE

Notice Description

TENDERS ARE INVITED from suitably experienced Operators for the continued operation of the Licensed Bar & Cafe service on behalf of Braunstone Town Council from 11th July 2025 until 10th July 2029, with a potential one year extension to 10th July 2030. The Operator will pay to the Council a fixed sum each year for the period of the Contract and the Operator shall receive all incoming monies from sales and be responsible for all financial aspects of running this established business. Tenders must be in the form prescribed by the Council and delivered enclosed in a plain, sealed envelope, marked 'Tender - Licensed Bar & Cafe Service' to the Chief Executive & Town Clerk, Braunstone Town Council, Braunstone Civic Centre, Kingsway, Braunstone Town, Leicester, LE3 2PP, not later than: 4pm on Monday 17th March 2025. Additional information: Further Information, Specification and Tender Documentation (including form of Tender) are available on Braunstone Town Council's website or from Braunstone Civic Centre. BRAUNSTONE CIVIC CENTRE is used by a wide variety of groups and societies, two large function rooms are available for events, parties and functions. THORPE ASTLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE has a large function room available for hire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abedf59d-5123-4805-9973-d285c3b971b3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55330000 - Cafeteria services

55410000 - Bar management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Jul 2025 - 10 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRAUNSTONE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 2PP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Braunstone Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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